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Chapter 30- Anticonvulsants
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
| 1. | Which of the following anticonvulsants exert their effect by stabilizing the hyperexcitability postsynaptically in the motor cortex of the brain? Select all that apply: | |
| A) | Ethosuximide (Zarontin) | |
| B) | Phenytoin (Dilantin) | |
| C) | Valproic acid (Depakote) | |
| D) | Ethotoin (Peganone) | |
| E) | Zonisamide (Zonegran) | |
| 2. | Which of the following anticonvulsants exert their effect by elevating the seizure threshold by decreasing postsynaptic excitation? Select all that apply: | |
| A) | Clonazepam (Klonopin) | |
| B) | Trimethadione (Tridione) | |
| C) | Phenobarbital (Luminal) | |
| D) | Lorazepam (Ativan) | |
| E) | Zonisamide (Zonegran) | |
| 3. | Lorazepam (Ativan) is the drug of choice to be administered to a client with status epilepticus, however its effects last for less than one hour. Which of the following anticonvulsants are given to a client along with lorazepam (Ativan) during status epilepticus? Select all that apply: | |
| A) | Ethosuximide (Zarontin) | |
| B) | Phenytoin (Dilantin) | |
| C) | Phenobarbital (Luminal) | |
| D) | Ethotoin (Peganone) | |
| E) | Zonisamide (Zonegran) | |
| 4. | A nurse should review a client’s medical conditions prior to administering a phenytoin (Dilantin) as its use is contraindicated in clients with which of the following? Select all that apply: | |
| A) | Pregnancy | |
| B) | Sinus bradycardia | |
| C) | Hepatic disease | |
| D) | Diabetes | |
| E) | Atrial fibrillation | |
| 5. | A physician orders lorazepam (Ativan) 4 mg IV over two minutes for a client in status epilepticus. If lorazepam is available in a 2 mg/mL vial, how many millileters should the nurse prepare for the first dose? |
Answer Key
| 1. | B, D |
| 2. | A, C, D |
| 3. | B, C |
| 4. | A, B |
| 5. | 2 mL |
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